Nutrition
The five food groups are...
What are...fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, & protein
This word describes the way that food FEELS in your mouth.
Ex. crunchy, smooth, creamy
What is...texture
Corn, Beans, & Squash make up this trio taught to us by Indigenous peoples
This part of the plant holds the SEEDS.
What is...the fruit
This part of a flower is brightly colored to attract pollinators.
What are...petals
This vitamin helps with your immune system (prevents you from getting sick)?
What is Vitamin C
This word means ocean in Hawaiian language
In this month, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
What is...May
Name all SIX parts of a plant.
What are...Roots, Stem, Leaves, Flower, Fruit, Seeds
Harlem Grown helps fight food insecurity in Harlem by giving out these things for free.
What are...locally grown fruits & vegetables
This food group provides energy to your brain because of its carbohydrates
Grains
This recipe we made comes from the Gullageechee people of the Southern coast of the United States
What is...red rice & beans
Earth Day was created in this year to raise awareness about pollution and fight for a cleaner environment.
What is...1970
This process occurs when pollen is moved from the male parts of a flower (the stamen) to the female parts of a flower (the carpel) in order for a plant to make seeds/fruit
What is...pollination
This nocturnal creature often associated with Halloween and vampires is also an important pollinator.
What are...bats
Eating different ___ of fruits & vegetables is important because each ___ has different phytonutrients that helps with parts of your body like your lungs, heart, or immune system.
What are...colors
This combination was the best for activating yeast when making bread...
1. Sugar & Cold Water
2. Sugar & Warm Water
3. Cold Water (No Sugar)
4. Warm Water (No Sugar)
What is...sugar & warm water!
This bread company was created after 3 men decided they wanted to only purchase products created by Black people as a way to support their community.
What is...Black Bread Company
This word described the changes the plants, animals, and people make to their behavior to deal with changes in their environment.
What are...adaptations
This is another name for the pigeon, one of the most common birds in New York City.
What is...Rock Dove
What are...
Body = how much energy you need
Joy = what is going to make your brain & heart feel good
Culture = what foods your family eats or what foods are available in your neighborhood
This activist from the south helped fight for people's voting rights, and created a community where people could live and own their own farms and food.
Who is...Fannie Lou Hamer
In this year, women gained the right to own property, buy a car, and have their own bank accounts and credit cars.
What is...1974
This nutrient helps with plants overall growth, and is needed for every stage of a plants development.
What is...Nitrogen
Humans have been doing this to their fruits for thousands of years to make them last longer and to preserve food for winter months.
What is...dehydrating or drying